Passenger discharges weapon at Varanasi airport, injures two

In an unusual incident at Varanasi airport, an Air India Express passenger discharged a weapon, injuring two security guards.

Times of India reported that a passenger who was on his way to Mumbai with his wife had declared that he was carrying arms. During a check, he fired at two AAICLAS screeners. The victims were taken to New Laxmi Trauma Centre for treatment.

An investigation has been launched into the incident.